Hey guys, here it is! And look at that record time! I know it's short, but it's an epi, and that's how I like them. Short, and sweet...and maybe a bit mysterious. Look for a gooshy AN at the end.

"Jasper!" Bella was bouncing around the living room radiating joy and excitement. And who could blame her? Today was the day Alice was to be released from her service with the Volturi. Everybody in the house was just as excited. Esme hasn't been able to sit still for hours, and that was quite a feat for a vampire. She promised to call when her plane left; she wouldn't let us come and get her. She was right-we didn't need to be anywhere near the Volturi. "How much longer?" she trilled at me.

"Calm down, sugar. She said she'd call." I smiled at the pout she gave me before she sat down on the couch. She rode out her newborn year in flying colors; afterwards, she decided she wanted to live with the family again. We got a pleasant surprise when Esme said she wanted to build onto our cabin rather than us moving into the house.

Edward didn't give us any more trouble. He stayed with the Volturi and, according to Alice he fit right in. He hadn't tried to contact any of us, either. We knew the time would come when he would try and come back, but we would cross that bridge when we got there.

Bella and I had also decided to get married-her decision, not mine. Alice was unhappy to say the least, because she really wanted to be there. But Bella didn't want any big production. She wore jeans, and Carlisle officiated. It was perfect. Knowing that I would be spending all eternity with her gave me never-ending satisfaction.

The phone rang.

The entire family was in the living room in a matter of a second. I picked up, knowing who it was.

"I know everybody's there. I'm on my way!" Alice squealed, and the room erupted in exclamations of joy. "I'll be home soon." I heard her hang up, because there was nothing any of us could say. So now we waited.

"Bella. Calm down." Her excitement was affecting me, and although I was glad she was happy, I was starting to feel like I was hopped up. Esme was standing with Carlisle near the front door, and they were both smiling. Rosalie and Emmett were further back, but I could feel their joy from where I was standing.

The door flew open, and there she was.

Bella was the first in her arms, followed very quickly by the rest of the family. Bella was sobbing as best as she could into her neck, and everyone else had a hand on her. I stayed back, enjoying the climate of contentment. She touched them all in return, smiling all the while. When she was able to break free, she approached me and placed her hand on my cheek.

"I can't believe you got married without me," she said, frowning playfully.

"I haven't seen you in years, and this is the first concern on your mind?" I joked, pulling her into a hug.

"Of course! I demand to see pictures, as grotesque as they're sure to be. I mean, jeans, Bella?" Alice chided. Bella only smiled and hugged her again.

"I'm so glad you're home," she murmured, and Alice's hand came up to stroke her hair.

"I'm glad as well. I've missed you all so much. How does a hunt sound? I'll fill you in on everything that happened while I was away." Murmurs of agreement filtered the room, and we all headed for the back door.

Edward's POV

"Aro! How are you this evening?" I asked as I walked into the main chamber. He smiled as I approached.

"Well, young Edward. And what brings you to see me tonight?" he thought. Aro very rarely felt the necessity to speak out loud to me anymore; this was easier and more convenient. He also enjoyed the secretiveness of it.

"I have a request." I said, and I had a feeling he knew this was coming. He merely tilted his head and motioned for me to go on.

"I'd like to take a leave of absence, if it would be alright with you." At this he smiled.

"Would this have anything to do with your young sister leaving just the other day?" he asked. And it had everything to do with that. I nodded.

"Yes. Aro, I think I'd like to go home. You see, I feel as though I should apologize for my past behavior to my family. I'd like to make amends." He watched me for a few minutes, calculating.

"Of course. I would love nothing more than for you to be at peace with your family once again."

"Thank you. I'll leave immediately." I gave him a courteous bow, and backed out of the room.

I made sure he didn't get the chance to touch me.

Mysterious enough for you?

Thank you guys for going with me on this fun little ride. This story was only supposed to be a few chapters, but you guys gave me such a great response that I just had to keep going! So unless someone has an outtake they'd like to see-which if that's the case please let me know!-then this is it. I'll be working on my other two WIP stories, Control and The Bella Swan Guide to Getting Your Life Back. I'm also working with another great author on a collab that will prove to be pretty awesome, so look for that as well!